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Author: Eric Branch

In his 15 carries in the preseason, 49ers running back Jarryd Hayne has runs of 53 and 34 yards. In the other 55 preseason carries by 49ers running backs, there has only been one rush of more than 20 yards (a 21-yarder by Reggie Bush). …

DENVER – Having a bit of trouble seeing how the 49ers will have a solid offensive line this season? Not to worry: Jim Tomsula said – repeatedly – after a 19-12 loss to the Broncos that clarity is coming. …

CENTENNIAL, Colo. – The two days of joint practices between the 49ers and Broncos ended today without a brawl breaking out between the teams. But the final day wasn’t without controversy, albeit mostly good-natured. …

Trent Baalke and John Elway, his counterpart with the Broncos, had dinner together on Wednesday night. Elway said he and Baalke are friends and the conversation was mostly personal, but suggested some trade discussions arose. …

Today, however, 49ers head coach Jim Tomsula said the eight-year veteran sustained a hand injury in the game that will require surgery. Sound familiar? It does to Bishop, who has played in just six games since 2011 because of a torn ACL (2012) and torn hamstring (2013). The 49ers signed him in December and he played in the final two regular-season games. …

Borland, of course, was a particularly relevant topic because of this lengthy ESPN story published this week in which he termed football “kind of dehumanizing.” Borland admitted to conflicting feelings. He said “I love football” and appreciated the positive qualities the sport instills such as discipline and teamwork. However, he’s come to believe the cost required to play in the NFL is far too high. …